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A selection of the most popular fi lms from this year’s Sheffi eld Adventure Film Festival, including the most exciting voices and athletes from the worlds of climbing, biking, running and the water. ShAFF is one of the UK’s most established outdoor and adventure festivals. Each year the festival presents the pinnacle of fi lms from climbing, running, water sports and biking. Since 2018, ShAFF and Tull Stories have presented the tour to audiences across the UK and we’re thrilled to be back in cinemas in 2024.

THE NINE WHEELS

21’ | BEICIAU / BIKES

The film tells the story of the Schneeberger family a.k.a The 9 Wheels. Mountain bike stars of the future, Emric (10) and Raoul (13) are home schooled by their parents Toni and Laetitia. This film is packed with emotion, soul, hope and high-power riding scenes!

RAW

3’ | DŴR / WATER

Filmed in the heart of the jungle of French Polynesia, and close to the most beautiful wave in the world, famous photographer and filmmaker Tim McKenna has followed the surfing locals Gilbert Teave and Tahurai Henry during one special day. More than a classic video of Tahiti’s iconic wave, the short film RAW - The Sound of Teahupo’o is a pure aesthetic and sound travel.

NEW WAY UP

24’ | MYNYDDOEDD / MOUNTAINS

The Karakoram mountains are known for their huge scale and jaw dropping beauty. Nestled within them is Gulmit Tower (5810m). Previous teams have often failed because the highly glaciated terrain makes the approach by foot long and treacherous, but Fabi Buhl and Will Sim, both experienced alpinists, have a new idea.

CERRO ABAJO VALPARAISO

11’ | BEICIO / CYCLING

Follow urban downhill riders from all over the world through the narrow streets of the Chilean town of Valparaíso. The skills of the riders will be tested on this urban track peppered with stairs, corners and concrete.

BLUETITS

12’ | DŴR / WATER

Bluetits is the documentary short and directing debut from celebrated Cornish photographer Katie Burdon. The film follows founder Sian Richardson and early members of the beloved swimming group BlueTits, a now 6,000-strong organisation.

LAPPORTEN SKYLINE

18’ | MYNYDDOEDD / MOUNTAINS

During the summer of 2021, some of the best highliners in the world head for the iconic Lapporten Gap just outside Abisko in Northern Sweden. The plan is to put up a two kilometer-long highline 600 metres above the deck and then walk across. If they succeed, it will be a new world record.

RIDING THE RAILS

10’ | BEICIAU / BIKES

A mountain bike film about a rider and his wife who convert their bikes to ride on abandoned railways to access remote camping, fishing, biking and of course adventure.

£8.40 (£7.70, £5.90)